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Posted July 02, 2026

Associate General Counsel

Lockheed Martin
Dallas, TX Full Time
Compensation: $156,400 to $275,655 Annually
Reference: LockheedMartin847541

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LMCareers Business Unit

AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Security Clearance

Top Secret

Job Description

- Associate General Counsel position supporting all aspects of the F-35 Lightning II Program.
- Attorney will handle legal work associated with Production, International, Development & Follow-on Modernization, Sustainment, and Supply Chain Management in collaboration with the F-35 Program Aeronautics Legal Team and functional attorneys.
- Responsibilities include full spectrum of government and commercial contracting from proposals to claims as well as being able to provide advice on data rights and program-related disputes at prime and subcontract levels.
- Will support negotiation and development of traditional and innovative contractual arrangements and terms.
- Attorney will collaborate closely with F-35 Program personnel typically in Contracts, Finance and Supply Chain and government and industry counterparts.
- Position will also assist in communications with outside counsel.
- Leadership, communication and writing skills expected.
- Must be able to act self-sufficiently but also under guidance of leadership when necessary.

What’s In It For You:
We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Basic Qualifications

- J.D. degree
- Government contracts legal experience in a law firm, corporation, or government
- Experience with handling legal issues in U.S. defense and aerospace industry sector
- Licensed to practice law in the U.S.
- Five plus years of directly relevant experience

Other Important Information

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Work Schedule Information

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Security Clearance Information

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Work Schedule

4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $156,400 - $275,655. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $179,800 - $311,650. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

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